Srinagar: Human rights conditions in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have reportedly worsened, with increased violence and allegations of war crimes committed by Indian troops.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the region has experienced a significant escalation in violence since the repeal of Article 370 on August 5, 2019. This legal change revoked the special status previously held by Jammu and Kashmir. The report indicates that over 900 Kashmiris have been killed, 2,440 injured, and approximately 24,500 arrested in the subsequent years.
The report also highlights the extreme militarization of the area, noting the presence of nearly one million Indian troops, making IIOJK one of the world’s most heavily militarized zones. Additionally, it describes the use of probe agencies by the Indian government to intimidate and suppress the Kashmiri population, claiming that these actions are part of broader efforts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration to quell the Kashmiris’ quest for self-determination.
Observers monitoring the situation have called on the international community to intervene urgently, emphasizing that the ongoing human rights abuses and the violation of international human rights laws cannot be ignored. They advocate for global leaders to hold the Indian government accountable and support the Kashmiri people’s right to justice, peace, and self-determination.